Peer Advocate

Description

REPORTS TO: Program Director

SUMMARY:
Provides support and follow-up to clients enrolled in the MRT program by using lived
experience to promote healing, connection, and successful engagement in services and
community resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to clients by sharing lived experience and promoting hope and self-
• determination.
• Document all services provided in the Foothold Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Attend weekly supervision meetings with the Program Director
• Escort clients to medical, mental health, social service (e.g., HRA), and other critical
• appointments as needed. Offer emotional support, translation, or interpretation assistance to clients during appointments.
• Provide support to clients experiencing pre-crisis or crisis situations, along with the MRT team.
• Teach and model successful housing and community integration skills.
• Share accurate and helpful information on public benefits, entitlements, and other forms of support.
• Conduct outreach to connect clients with desired services and ensure continuity of care.
• Link participants to appropriate community-based resources and treatment providers.
• Provide peer mentoring, co-facilitate support groups, and train clients in Narcan (Naloxone) administration.
• Actively engage and support clients participating in recovery treatment
• Provide administrative support to the MRT team, including processing and tracking novices, check requisition, as well as reporting and chart management in accordance with organizational policies.
• Compile, verify, and submit invoices to the Accounts Payable department.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

•  High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience working with individuals affected by substance use disorder (SUD), mental health conditions, or criminal justice involvement.
• Willingness to share and disclose relevant lived experiences to promote recovery.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word required.
• Familiarity with the Foothold EHR system preferred.
• Ability to navigate New York City public transportation independently.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage respectfully and effectively with individuals and groups regarding complex and sensitive issues.
• Physical ability to perform job functions including walking, escorting, and assisting clients in community settings.

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position involves community-based work including
accompanying clients to appointments, court appearances, and community resources. Some travel
throughout Staten Island is required.

Note: In addition, the Peer Advocate shall perform any duties as required to
meet the needs of the program and the clients that we serve. The organization reserves the right
to review and change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does
not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Salary : $19 - $20